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Sleepy Pilots, Train Operators and Drivers
March 4, 2012 — The people we trust to take us or our loved ones from place to place struggle with sleep, according to an new poll. It is the first poll to ask transportation professionals, including pilots, train ... > full story -
Investigation Links Deaths to Paint-Stripping Chemical
February 23, 2012 — The deaths of at least 13 workers who were refinishing bathtubs have been linked to a chemical used in products to strip surfaces of paint and other finishes. An investigation started by researchers ... > full story -
US Workers Are 'Giving Away the Store,' Costing Firms Billions, Study Finds
February 9, 2012 — Nearly 70 percent of the nation's service employees give away free goods and services – from hamburgers to cable TV – costing companies billions of dollars a year, according to a ... > full story -
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Medical Debt Keeps Rising, New Report Shows
February 6, 2012 — A comprehensive new report on health insurance shows the so-called Great Recession caused hundreds of thousands of Californians to lose coverage and acquire medical ... > full story -
U.S. Counties With Thriving Small Businesses Have Healthier Residents
February 2, 2012 — U.S. counties and parishes with a greater concentration of small, locally-owned businesses have healthier populations — with lower rates of mortality, obesity and diabetes — than do those ... > full story -
Working Moms: Looking for More Than a Paycheck
January 24, 2012 — Working mothers may be busy, but they like it that way. A recent study of employed moms finds that most would work even if they didn't have to, but they're also looking for new ways to negotiate the ... > full story -
General Link Between Worker Happiness and Productivity Challenged
January 23, 2012 — Increasing the involvement of workers through job design does affect employees' satisfaction and in turn organizational performance. But increasing the involvement of employees in the wider ... > full story -
First Link Between Potentially Toxic PFCs in Office Air and in Office Workers' Blood
January 18, 2012 — In a first-of-its-kind study, scientists are reporting that the indoor air in offices is an important source of worker exposure to potentially toxic substances released by carpeting, furniture, paint ... > full story -
Unhappy at Work? The Boss or the Company May Be to Blame
January 18, 2012 — If our psychological needs at work are met, we are more likely to be happy. If you are unhappy at work, it could be partly due to your boss' management style, according to a new study. Both ... > full story -
Office Workers Spend Too Much Time at Their Desks, Experts Say
January 13, 2012 — In a typical working week, people spend on average 5 hours and 41 minutes per day sitting at their desk and 7 hours sleeping at night. Prolonged sitting at your desk is not only bad for your physical ... > full story
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